Bon Iver – Holocene (video)
Posted in Artists, Music Videos on August 26th, 2011 by HyphenI feel like I should post more non-hip-hop related content on TAOD. And has Nabil EVER put a foot wrong with his videos? Unlikely.
Million $ Mano speaks on Kanye’s “Lost In The World”
Posted in Artists, Other Peoples' Interviews, Videos on January 16th, 2011 by HyphenInteresting story from Million $ Mano about how his work ended up forming the backbone for Kanye’s “Lost In The World.” Apparently he wasn’t credited on initial copies of the album but he’ll get his due in newer pressings. Either way, it’s always cool to hear stories about how Kanye is down to work with lesser known, but always dope, artists and keep the cycle going. It’s rather refreshing to see cats just excited about making dope music…
That said, producers: make sure you get your publishing in order. Otherwise, when they ask “who will survive in America?” It won’t be you.
Full interview over at Ruby Hornet.
Kanye West – Runaway (movie)
Posted in Art, Artists, Movies, Music Videos on October 23rd, 2010 by HyphenI could write an essay on Kanye’s Runaway film, and the ensuing debates it sparked, but what’s the point? There will be a million analytical pieces by Monday, and none of them will be any more “right” than the others. It’s art…and I’m really not looking forward to hearing other people tell me how to consume it.
Personally, I’m satisfied with an interesting concept, some beautiful shots & colors, and some really dope music. The intro scene with “Dark Fantasy” and the “Devil In A New Dress” segment were flawless, though part of me wishes this was the first time I ever heard any of these songs. That’s always been one of my least favorite aspects of the internet age and I may have to revert back to avoiding music from my favorite artists until it’s officially presented. Even with all the live performances, interviews, and song/artwork leaks spoiling much of Runaway, I thoroughly enjoyed the film.
Regardless of how you felt about it, you have to agree: no mainstream MC puts more effort and care into his music than Kanye. Sure, it can come off pretentious at times (ok, much of the time), but he’s really trying to express something in his art and take it to new places. He doesn’t always hit the mark, but musically, he’s never disappointed me.
A toast to Yeezy.
Kanye West – Monster Ft. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Bon Iver & Nicki Minaj
Posted in Artists, Joints on August 27th, 2010 by MitchNW
If you’re part of the Twitter world, then you’ve probably heard the news that Kanye West has recently joined the community. Lately he’s been dropping hints of a collaborative five-track EP between him and Jay-Z that should be dropping sometime soon. I don’t know what’s more surprising: the thought of a Hov and ‘Ye EP or the fact that I’m kind of feeling a verse from Nicki Minaj. Kind of.
Kanye West – Monster Ft. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Bon Iver & Nicki Minaj
Via: 2DopeBoyz